When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher encouraged us to use our own words when we wrote our answers, and that we should get used to that because in high school and college, you can get in trouble for copying someone else's work word-for-word. She said it was called plagiarism.
While I'm sure most of my classmates disregarded that advice at the time, I took it to heart. I would never want to copy someone else's hard work and pretend it's mine. I also want people to hear ME, MY voice and MY thoughts. It's the only way to be genuine and authentic.
I figured that out at EIGHT years old.
In high school, I learned how to cite my sources. As an English Education major in college, the importance of not plagiarizing was always pressed upon us with great importance.
I still cite my sources.
If I get an idea from a friend, I say or write that it was not my idea and I say or write who I got it from. When I post art on my professional pages, I make sure that the artist's name is somewhere in the picture or post.
People deserve credit for their hard work, not only because it is honest, but because it helps others find good solid sources to learn or gain information from.
Food for thought.